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  • November 15, 2014
Progressive Dinner: 'Building Her Future'

Progressive Dinner: 'Building Her Future'

  • Black Tie
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  • June LeBell
  • November 15, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: 'South Pacific'

If ever there were a musical that represented what Michael Donald Edwards has been striving for in the past few years, it has got to be Rodgers and Hammerstein's "South Pacific."

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  • Pam Nadon
  • November 15, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Rosewater'

Jon Stewart, who has changed the nature of political satire since 1999, has written and directed his first film.

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  • November 14, 2014
Clayton's Siesta Grill: A consistent, casual, island-style bistro

Clayton's Siesta Grill: A consistent, casual, island-style bistro

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 14, 2014
FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • November 14, 2014
Jaleski qualifies for March election

Village resident Gene Jaleski has qualified to run against Commissioner Phill Younger for an at-large seat.

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  • David Conway
  • November 14, 2014
Bayfront group continues to develop vision

A third public forum, held at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, served as an opportunity for Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 to refine its core values for developing the city’s waterfront.

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  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 14, 2014
Deputies bust family's pot operation

Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office detectives found more than four pounds of marijuana in the home of the brothers, Austin and Jacob Gluck.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 14, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Club luncheon

The Longboat Key Republican Club held a luncheon on Friday, Nov. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • Amanda Morales
  • November 14, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Siesta Key Crystal Classic

Watch the soft sands of Siesta Beach transform in masterpieces by the shore for the Siesta Key Crystal Classic this weekend.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 14, 2014
County removes eagles' nest from Ed Smith Stadium

A pair of bald eagles lost their winter home Friday, as Sarasota County removed a nest from the lights at the Baltimore Orioles’ Spring Training site.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • November 14, 2014
The Ringling adopts National Theatre Live screenings

In an attempt to expand their live performance repertoire, the Ringling brings in Britain's premiere, star-studded theater to the Historic Asolo Theater.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 14, 2014
East Manatee Fire preps for growth

East Manatee Fire Rescue firefighters this week learned skills they'll use on the rescue's new ladder truck.

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  • November 13, 2014
Shamrock revives Summer Chef Jam for special 'thank you' event

Shamrock revives Summer Chef Jam for special 'thank you' event

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BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, March 12
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  • November 13, 2014
BUSTED: This week in police reports — Thursday, Nov. 13

BUSTED: This week in police reports — Thursday, Nov. 13

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